I was lucky enough to grow up in the 80s with BBC Micro in the house. My dad used to subscribe to BeeBug magazine and I spent many a happy hour copying code from the mag onto the Beeb. Unfortunately I didn't keep it up and now, over 30 years later, I want to get back into it and be able to write my own stuff. My dad recently passed away and I inherited the beloved Beeb, disc drive and all of the old magazines; I just need to dust her off and find the time (and confidence) to have a play around.

Your story sounds so much like mine - BBC, disc drive, Beebug magazines (not too much typing because in the end my father bought the discs as well), and still got all the original kit (BBC, drive & Beebug magazines and discs.) (My dad is still with us, though.)

Just have to pick up a Beebug magazine and start browsing and ziiiinnnngggg back 30 years to a happier, simpler life.